Abstract
An isolated rupture of the posterior deep part of the deltoid ligament is a rare injury. In case of bony avulsion, most of these lesions heal by fibrous union and pseudarthrosis. In case of a persisting painful posteromedial swelling, CT scan can confirm the avulsion. The avulsion fragment can be successfully removed by means of a two-portal hindfoot approach. The anatomy, trauma mechanism, history and physical examination, therapeutic options, and operative technique for endoscopic treatment by means of a two-portal hindfoot approach are given.
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van Dijk, C.N. (2014). Deltoid Ligament Pathology Treated by Means of a Two-Portal Hindfoot Approach. In: Ankle Arthroscopy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35989-7_16
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